# Blueground vs Sentral: real prices compared

> Median all-in monthly prices for Blueground vs Sentral across US markets, computed from real quotes, plus deposits, minimum stays, and cancellation terms side by side.

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As of October 07, 2026. Prices are real quotes captured from each provider's own site for identical dates, all-in (rent, utilities where billed, service and cleaning fees, damage waivers, taxes).

## Quick answers

### Which is cheaper, Blueground or Sentral?
On current quotes, **Blueground** has the lower median all-in price in 4 of the 4 markets where both operate; **Sentral** is cheaper in 0. The table is recomputed on every refresh, so the winner can change.

| Market | Blueground median all-in | Sentral median all-in |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $1,990 | $7,047 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,500 | $4,962 |
| Seattle, WA | $3,140 | $13,112 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,835 | $11,720 |

### Does Blueground require a security deposit?
None if you pay by instant bank transfer (Los Angeles stays always require one); pay another way and Blueground may hold a refundable security deposit, amount set at booking (source: https://www.theblueground.com/contracts/atx/terms)

### What is Blueground's minimum stay?
Monthly-stay focus; 30-day-and-under bookings have their own cancellation tier, so shorter stays exist at some buildings (source: https://www.theblueground.com/contracts/atx/terms)

### What is Blueground's cancellation policy?
Over 30 days: half a month's rent if you cancel 15+ days before move-in, one month's rent inside 15 days. 30 days or less: free 30+ days out, 50% at 14-29 days, 100% at 0-13 days (source: https://www.theblueground.com/contracts/atx/terms)

### What fees does Blueground charge on top of rent?
Dynamic pricing by season, stay length, and availability; a full cost breakdown and payment timeline are shown before booking; parking and pet fees vary by building (source: https://www.theblueground.com/apartments-pricing)

### Does Blueground allow pets?
Allowed at many properties, but not guaranteed sitewide; per-building pet fees apply and vary by partner building (source: https://www.theblueground.com/apartments-pricing)

### How do you book with Blueground?
Book online with real-time availability; the full cost breakdown is shown before checkout (source: https://www.theblueground.com/apartments-pricing)

### Does Sentral require a security deposit?
No separate security deposit published; each property sets a prepayment schedule shown at booking (e.g. first 7 nights charged at booking on 30+ night stays, balance in monthly installments) (source: https://api.sentral.com (reservation availability/rate payload, deposit_policy field; archived per window in data/work/sentral/avail_raw_w<NN>.json))

### What is Sentral's minimum stay?
Extended-stay furnished apartments; nightly and monthly stays both offered (source: https://sentral.com)

### What is Sentral's cancellation policy?
Free cancellation until 11:59 PM local, 14 days before arrival (per the rate shown at booking) (source: https://sentral.com)

### What fees does Sentral charge on top of rent?
A one-time Residence Fee and cleaning fee, plus taxes and service charges, all itemized in the quote (source: https://sentral.com)

### Does Sentral allow pets?
Varies by property; confirm with the building (source: https://sentral.com)

### Does Sentral require a rental application?
Book online; no separate rental application for furnished stays (source: https://sentral.com)

### How do you book with Sentral?
Book directly online at sentral.com with real-time availability (source: https://sentral.com)

## Page content
Median all-in monthly cost for a 3-month stay starting Sep 1, 2026, computed from real quotes captured from both providers’ public sites. Lower price highlighted per market. Both providers linked below.

| Market | Blueground median all-in | Sentral median all-in |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $1,990 | $7,047 |
| Chicago, IL | $3,500 | $4,962 |
| Seattle, WA | $3,140 | $13,112 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $4,835 | $11,720 |

On current quotes, **Blueground** has the lower median all-in price in 4 of the 4 markets where both operate; **Sentral** is cheaper in 0. The table is recomputed on every refresh, so the winner can change.

Medians reflect each provider’s current bookable inventory mix in each market: unit sizes, buildings, and neighborhoods differ, so this is a price-of-what-you-can-book-today comparison, not a same-apartment comparison.

## Terms, side by side

From each provider’s published policies, with sources. Fields a provider doesn’t publish are marked, not guessed.

### Blueground

**Deposit**
None if you pay by instant bank transfer (Los Angeles stays always require one); pay another way and Blueground may hold a refundable security deposit, amount set at booking ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/contracts/atx/terms))

**Minimum stay**
Monthly-stay focus; 30-day-and-under bookings have their own cancellation tier, so shorter stays exist at some buildings ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/contracts/atx/terms))

**Cancellation**
Over 30 days: half a month's rent if you cancel 15+ days before move-in, one month's rent inside 15 days. 30 days or less: free 30+ days out, 50% at 14-29 days, 100% at 0-13 days ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/contracts/atx/terms))

**What’s included**
Fully furnished apartments designed for monthly stays ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/))

**Published fees**
Dynamic pricing by season, stay length, and availability; a full cost breakdown and payment timeline are shown before booking; parking and pet fees vary by building ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/apartments-pricing))

**Pets**
Allowed at many properties, but not guaranteed sitewide; per-building pet fees apply and vary by partner building ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/apartments-pricing))

**Booking**
Book online with real-time availability; the full cost breakdown is shown before checkout ([source](https://www.theblueground.com/apartments-pricing))

### Sentral

**Deposit**
No separate security deposit published; each property sets a prepayment schedule shown at booking (e.g. first 7 nights charged at booking on 30+ night stays, balance in monthly installments) ([source](https://api.sentral.com (reservation availability/rate payload, deposit_policy field; archived per window in data/work/sentral/avail_raw_w<NN>.json)))

**Minimum stay**
Extended-stay furnished apartments; nightly and monthly stays both offered ([source](https://sentral.com))

**Cancellation**
Free cancellation until 11:59 PM local, 14 days before arrival (per the rate shown at booking) ([source](https://sentral.com))

**What’s included**
Fully furnished apartments with hotel-style service and amenities ([source](https://sentral.com))

**Published fees**
A one-time Residence Fee and cleaning fee, plus taxes and service charges, all itemized in the quote ([source](https://sentral.com))

**Pets**
Varies by property; confirm with the building ([source](https://sentral.com))

**Booking**
Book directly online at sentral.com with real-time availability ([source](https://sentral.com))

Fields marked “Not stated on their public pages” are policies the provider does not publish openly; always confirm terms with the provider before booking. We show what each provider states, never a guess.

[Visit Blueground](https://www.theblueground.com)  [Visit Sentral](https://sentral.com)

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